leaf stomata lab

Counting Leaf Stomata

Introduction Plants and animals both have a layer of tissue called the epidermal layer. Plants have special pores called stomata to allow passage of material. The stomata pores are surrounded on both sides by jellybean shaped cells called guard cells. Unlike other plant epidermal cells, the guard cells contain chlorophyll to do photosynthesis. This allows the cells to expand/ contract to open or close the stomata. Guard cells also close when dehydrated. This keeps water in the plant from escaping. The opening or closing of guard cells can be viewed in a microscope by adding different water concentration to the leaf tissue. Most stomata are on the lower epidermis of the leaves on plants (bottom of the leaf). The number of stomata on the epidermal surface can tell you a lot about a plant. Usually, a high concentration of stomata indicates fast growth and wet climate. Lower concentrations of stomata indicate lower rates of photosynthesis and growth or adaptations for dry weather.

Purpose: To view and compare the stomata from the leaves of several species of plant

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